Governors
'The Governors are highly motivated and articulate an ambitious vision for the school that demonstrates their commitment to getting the best from everyone. Governors know the school very well and have an accurate understanding of the quality of teaching and how well pupils are doing.’
(Ofsted December 2012)
Meet our Governors
Ken Salter – Co-opted Governor
"I have lived in Ellesmere Port all my life and have been actively engaged in community work for over 60 years. I have been a Governor at Cambridge Road Community Primary School since 1996 and Chair of Governors since 1997. I was a member of the Education Consultation Forum responsible for the development of the current school building and, as such, a key member of the decision - making process. I am passionate about raising the school profile in the community and seek every opportunity to do so.
Kevin Wood – Parent Governor
"With having 4 children attend the school I thought it would be beneficial to become a member of the school governing body. It's good to have an input into how the school is run and challenge the Head and teaching staff in respect to standards and expectations.
Sandra Proctor – Parent Governor
“I have now been a governor for over sixyears and I thoroughly enjoy the responsibility. I am the governor link for the School Council, for SEND and for Art amongst other things. I am determined that Cambridge Road will become an outstanding school.”
Governor Areas of Responsibility
* A = Apologies sent and accepted by meeting Y = Attended meeting N = Did not attend
Governor | Category | Appointed by | Term of office | Date of apt | Sub Committee | Attendance record 10.03.21 |
Attendance record |
Attendance record 10.11.21 |
Class link | Curriculum Area of Responsibility | Link for: |
Andrew Frankland | Co-opted | Gov.body | 4 years | Feb 18 | Leadership & Management | Y | Y | A | Y4 | RSE | |
Ken Salter (Chair) | Co-opted | Gov.body | 4 years | Oct 1992 | Teaching & Learning | Y | Y | Y | Y3 | Numeracy & Science | Safeguarding Governor |
Kevin Wood | Parent | Elected by parents | 4 Years | Jul 2011 | Leadership & Management | A | Y | A | Y6 | PE | Pupil Premium Governor |
Emma Proctor | Parent | Elected by parents | 4 Years | Nov 2020 | Leadership & Management | Y | Y | Y | Y2 | History | Behaviour Champions |
Sandra Proctor | Parent | Elected by parents | 4 years | Mar 2011 | Teaching & Learning | Y | Y | A | Rec | Art &RE | School Council, Art Champions and SEND |
Heather Berry | Co-opted | Gov.body | 4 years | Feb 2019 | Teaching & Learning | Y | Y | Y | Nursery | English | |
Alan Donoghue | Co-opted | Gov.body | Leadership & Management | A | A | A | Y5 | Geography | |||
Andrew Davies | Parent | Gov.body | 4 years | Nov 2017 | Leadership & Management | Y | Y | Y | Y1 | DT | |
Vicky Armstrong | Staff | Elected by school staff | 4 years | Nov 2013 | Teaching & Learning | Y | Y | Y | MFL | Child Protection Governor | |
Donna Wellings | Co-opted (Deputy Head) | Gov.body | Jun 2021 | Teaching & Learning | Y | Y | Music | LAC Governor | |||
Alison Sass | Co-opted (Business Manager) | Gov.body | Jul 2015 | Leadership & Management | Y | Y | Y | Y2 | Computing | ||
Darryl Pickering | Head Teacher | Sep 2010 | Y | Y | Y |
Governor Body Structure September 2021
Strategic Leadership & Management Sub-Committee
Chair |
Ken Salter |
Vice Chair |
Heather Berry |
Parent Governor |
Kevin Wood |
Co-opted |
Alan Donoghue |
Parent Governor |
Andrew Frankland |
Parent Governor |
Emma Proctor |
Co-opted |
Ken Salter |
Staff Governor |
Donna Wellings |
Co-opted |
Alison Sass |
Head Teacher |
Darryl Pickering |
This general committee also has responsibility for:
- Finance committee
- Health & Safety
- Staffing
Learning, Teaching, Curriculum, Standards & Community Sub-Committee
Chair (Co-opted) |
Ken Salter |
Parent Governor |
Sandra Proctor |
Co-opted Governor | Heather Berry |
Parent Governor |
Emma Proctor |
Staff Governor |
Vicky Armstrong |
Staff Governor |
Donna Wellings |
Head Teacher |
Darryl Pickering |
In addition there is also:
Complaints Sub Committee – for parental complaints (Alan Donoghue, Sandra Proctor, Kevin Wood)
Grievance Sub Committee – for staff grievance issues (Heather Berry, Sandra Proctor, Kevin Wood)
Staff Conduct Sub Committee – for staff misconduct issues (Andrew Davies, Sandra Proctor, Kevin Wood)
Appeals Committee – for the above three sub-committees (Ken Salter, Darryl Pickering)
Governor Register of Interest
Register of Interests for the Governing Body of Cambridge Road School – 1st September 2021.
It is important that governors and staff not only act impartially, but are also seen to act impartially. The governing body and school staff have a responsibility to avoid any conflict between their business and personal interests and affairs and those of the school. There is a legal duty on all governors to declare an interest likely to lead to questions of bias when considering any item of business at a meeting and for the governor concerned to withdraw, if necessary, whilst the matter is considered.
To help put this duty into practice, a governing body is required to establish and maintain a register of pecuniary interests indicating, for all governors and the headteacher, any business interests. This should include, if appropriate, the company by whom they are employed, directorships, significant shareholdings or other appointments of influence within a business or other organisation which may have dealings with the school. They should include their own interest and those of any member of their immediate family (including partners) or other individuals known to them who may exert influence. The register sheet should be signed by the governor. The register will enable governors to demonstrate that in spending public money they do not benefit personally from decisions that they make.
Name |
Position |
Interest Declared |
Details |
Andrew Frankland | Governor | None | |
Kenneth Salter |
Governor (Chair) |
None |
N/A |
Alan Donoghue |
Governor | Wife is Midday Assistant |
N/A |
Darryl Pickering |
Head Teacher |
Governor at Whitby High School |
N/A |
Donna Wellings |
Governor |
None |
N/A |
Victoria Armstrong |
Governor |
None |
N/A |
Sandra Proctor |
Governor |
None |
N/A |
Alison Sass |
Governor |
Governor at Prenton High School |
N/A |
Kevin Wood |
Governor |
None |
N/A |
Andrew Davies | Governor | Partner is Teacher | N/A |